Today on FightBack! we discuss the latest information about the COVID 19 vaccine, and the new delivery systems that are being developed. We talk about this development and how the lessons learned with the COVID-19 pandemic are helping scientist

Minicast: Could Chiropractic Care Be Right for You?

Jul 5th, 2023 9m 56s

In this Fight Back Minicast, we talk about chiropractic care. Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline emphasizing the body’s inherent recuperative power to heal without using drugs or surgery. The chiropractic practice focuses on the relationsh

Library Release: How to Budget Your Medical Expenses

Jun 29th, 2023 42m 50s

In this Fight Back Library release, Dr. Ted Mazer joins us to discuss how you can fit your medical expenses into your budget. We discuss the importance of shopping for medical procedures, ways to avoid surprise billing, understanding how in and

The Pandemic is Gone: How Does the Healthcare System Recover?

Jun 21st, 2023 42m 29s

In early April 2023, President Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to end the federal government’s emergency response to the COVID pandemic. What does that mean for America? How does that affect access to healthcare? Will new vac

Minicast: Planning for an Emergency Medical Situation

Jun 14th, 2023 9m 4s

Listen in to this minicast as “Fight Back” covers the critically important topic of advanced healthcare directives, a legal document that addresses such end-of-life issues as “do not resuscitate” orders, treatment options, healthcare proxies, a

America's Fentanyl Crisis: What Parents Need to Know

Jun 8th, 2023 41m 16s

On today’s new Fight Back episode, our hosts discuss the illegal Fentanyl drug crisis with California Assemblyman Joe Patterson and community advocate Laura Didier, who lost her son to illicit Fentanyl. With fentanyl deaths surging by 279% sinc

Library Release: Could Chiropractic Care Help Your Health?

Jun 2nd, 2023 37m 4s

In this Library Release of Fight Back, we talk extensively about chiropractic care. Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that emphasizes the body’s inherent recuperative power to heal itself without using drugs or surgery. The chiropractic p

Mincast: What to Ask your Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

May 25th, 2023 9m 26s

In this Fight Back Minicast, Dr. Ted Mazer discusses various ear, nose, and throat conditions and disorders. We get to hear about general care for your ears, learn some basic information about sleep apnea, and the questions you need to ask your

Telemedicine - How to Make It Work For You!

May 17th, 2023 43m 25s

On this Library Release of Fight Back, we talk with special guest Dr. Alan Sanders, a specialist in infectious diseases. Dr. Sanders previously served as Chief of Medicine at St Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY, and currently is the Chief Medical

Minicast: Why Long Term Care Insurance?

May 10th, 2023 9m 12s

In this Fight Back minicast, we jump into the complex world of long-term care insurance and what that really means. Our special guest is Bonnie Burns, who has more than 40 years of experience in long-term care insurance and works to improve con

Library Release: Can a Health Advocate Help You Get Better Care?

May 2nd, 2023 38m 30s

In this Fight Back library release, we meet Linda Garvin, a Health Advocate. Linda graduated from the University of Massachusetts, earning her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Adult Nurse Practitioner training with honors. She has a Publi

Minicast: PTSD - How Can We Save Those At Risk?

Apr 27th, 2023 10m 3s

In this Fight Back minicast, we welcomes our special guest, Dr. Jeff Poizner. Dr. Poizner is a Staff Psychologist at VA San Diego Healthcare System and specializes in providing evidence-based treatments via Telemental Health platforms to vetera

Library Release: Ear, Nose and Throat

Apr 18th, 2023 39m 53s

In this Fight Back Library Release, our special guest, Dr. Ted Mazer discusses various ear, nose, and throat conditions and disorders. From ringing in the ears, the causes and treatment for hearing loss, to the loss of smell, we will cover it a

Minicast: Healthcare for Dummies

Apr 13th, 2023 12m 4s

In this FightBack! minicast, we discuss alternative health systems: different ways to deliver healthcare to patients, and how states, nonprofit organizations, and even companies—like Whole Foods—have implemented unique concepts to enable better

Library Release: Opening Day! Keeping our Young (and Older) Athletes Healthy On and Off the Field

Apr 4th, 2023 44m 21s

In this FightBack Library Release, Adriana Contreras joins us to discuss the health and safety of student-athletes in high school and collegiate sports. Adriana is a voluntary Assistant Coach on the swim team at the University of Nevada, Reno,

Minicast: Pharmacy 101

Mar 28th, 2023 7m 51s

In today's Fight Back! minicast we get a quick Pharmacy 101 with special guest Debby Johnson, a third-generation pharmacist and former President of the California Pharmacist Association. We'll take a quick look into several topics related to th

Library Release: Price Transparency

Mar 23rd, 2023 29m 44s

Healthcare consumers often do not know the actual cost of health services. Whether it is a bed in a hospital, a prescription drug, or a procedure like an MRI, the price is usually buried beneath government regulations, insurance forms, and conf

Minicast: Covid Vaccine - Is It Safe?

Mar 14th, 2023 7m 28s

In this Minicast release, Fight Back revisits a conversation we had during the early days of the COVID-19 vaccine. We talked about how the vaccine was developed, how the clinical trial process works, and how herd immunity and vaccines work toge

Library Release: Lost Insurance? You DO have Options!

Mar 7th, 2023 33m 41s

Health insurance is critical for individuals and families. In this Library Release of FightBack, we talk about when you suddenly lose your health insurance: how it can feel overwhelming and difficult to determine where to start and what to do.

Minicast: Part 2 - Autism Awareness

Mar 3rd, 2023 8m 50s

In part two of our Minicast on Autism, we talk with special guest Kristin Jacobson. Kristin is the Founder and Executive Director of the Autism Deserves Equal Coverage Foundation, which advocates for health policy and legal enforcement for auti

Library Release: Quit Smoking? Advice for you or a Loved One!

Feb 21st, 2023 36m 2s

In this special Fight Back Library release, we welcome our special guest, Erica Costa, to discuss how to quit smoking. Erica is the Director of Advocacy for tobacco control in California for the American Lung Association. In her work, she advoc

Minicast: Part 1 - Autism Awareness

Feb 16th, 2023 12m 6s

In this FightBack! Minicast, we discuss autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in 59 children in the United States—1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls. A lifelong condition, autism spectrum disorde

Library Release: Health Equity - Does Your Race Influence the Healthcare You Receive?

Feb 8th, 2023 41m 21s

In this Fight Back Library Release, we discuss the important topic of health equity. Health equity means that everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Many factors impact a person’s health, including poverty, acce

Minicast: Natural Options for Helping Chronic Conditions

Feb 1st, 2023 9m 13s

In this Minincast Release of Fight Back, we welcome our special guest, Dr. Cari Spencer. Dr. Cari is a California-licensed naturopathic doctor and physical therapist. Dr. Cari believes in getting to the cause of the problem, personalizing treat

Library Release: Digital Health Records

Jan 26th, 2023 39m 27s

In this Fight Back Library Release, we talk about bringing healthcare into the digital age. Digital health is applying digital technologies to healthcare to improve wellness programs and make medicine more accessible, personalized, and precise.